Stone
Therapy is more than just another relaxing experience because it provides
a number of therapeutic benefits such as an increase of blood circulation,
an increase of the body's metabolism, a decrease of tension, and a decrease
of tissue stiffness when using a hot application with the stones.

When using
a cold application with the stones, Stone Therapy causes an increase of muscle
tone, an increase of the body's stimulation, a decrease of pain, and a decrease
of inflammation or swelling.

"Touching
the Massage Profession one cool stone at a time."

This form of bodywork involves the use of heated and cooled stones (Thermotherapy)
applied to the body in various ways to bring about relief to stiff and sore muscles.
Resulting in alleviation of chronic and acute problems that many of us deal with
on a daily basis.

Thermotherapy principles are just one of the ways that makes LaPolar
a success. Combining the knowledge of the ancient ways in this treatment is in
my opinion the most effective in bringing balance back into your life.

In
the next few paragraphs, we've tried to condense the feedback we've
been getting from our clients during the various stages of massage
using stones. "Sinking into the earth" and "feeling
cradled by Mother Earth" have been surprisingly common responses.
And the clients seem to be in a reverie or deep meditative state
by the end of the massage, more often than with regular massage techniques.
So read on and take a moment to experience a LaStone Therapy treatment.

"Trails
of heat are flowing deep within my body, flowing upward from
my feet, through my legs, and swirling all over my back, lingering
just long enough to melt the tension from each muscle. As the
stones give up their heat, I find them resting in the palms of
my hands, and I sink into the table, grounded in Mother Earth.

"More
hot stones now travel up the same paths as before, staying a little
longer, their heat penetrating a little deeper, working out a few
stubborn trigger points. Again, these warm stones find their way
to my palms, replacing those that have now cooled. After the therapists
works deep in these areas, I find refreshing cooled stones snuggling
up to where the tension was. This reminds me of ice cream on a
hot summer day. Cooling all parts of my being and bringing relief
to my body, mind and soul. I feel like a kid playing with my friends
with ice cubs at a party. I almost giggle.

"Once
again, fresh stones, radiant with heat, chase the last bits of
tension from my muscles, like beaming sunrays melting their way
through chunks of ice. I have been bathed in heat.

"Turning
over is an effort. Now I feel these hot stones resting on my front
chakras, opening and softening each one. A cooled stone caresses
the back of my neck and my spine is lined with warm smooth stones
that fit into each curve of my body. These stones have become a
part of me. As the massage continues, I dissolve into Dreamtime,
a world of fantastic colors and visions, allowing Mother Earth
to heal me in body, mind and spirit, knowing I am one with all
things, and that this is good.

"As
the cooling stones are lifted from each chakra, I feel a lifting
of my spirit as well. I let go of the burdens I have been carrying.
I feel light, buoyant, balanced, centered and cradled. I am whole
again."